Specification no. 16-01, contract no. C51520

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking bids for the Little Baja and Manzo Ranch Fish Release Sites project on Sherman Island in Sacramento County, with Specification No. 16-01 and Contract No. C51520. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure development, including earthwork, concrete slabs, steel platforms, piping systems, submersible pumps, steel pipe piles, structural frameworks, fish screens, gates, electrical systems, site lighting, and access control systems. Key deliverables include installing 1,950 linear feet of piles, 2 fish screens, 3 submersible turbine pumps, and extensive electrical infrastructure across two sites along the Sacramento River. Bidders must be prequalified by the Department of Water Resources, possess a Class A contractor's license, and complete both a Contractor's Statement of Experience and Financial Condition and a Safety Prequalification Questionnaire. The bid deadline is March 2, 2016, at 2:00 P.M., with a mandatory site inspection scheduled for February 17, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. Project work is phased, with pile driving to be completed by September 12, 2016, and all remaining work finished by December 31, 2017, with liquidated damages of $3,500 to $3,000 per day for missed deadlines.

The procurement includes a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and offers Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives during bid evaluation. Contractors receive a 3% bid evaluation incentive for meeting or exceeding 3% DVBE participation. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The project requires strict coordination with concurrent PG&E electrical upgrade work and RD 341 levee improvement projects. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure development. Bidders must obtain necessary permits, including transportation permits from Caltrans and local counties, and comply with Sacramento County encroachment permits. The prequalification status remains valid for 12 months, allowing contractors to potentially bid on subsequent similar projects without re-submission of extensive documentation.